South Africa 🇿🇦: DJ Sbu Praises IShowSpeed After Viral Soweto Link-Up

 

"South African media veteran DJ Sbu has shared his admiration for American streaming sensation IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) after the two were spotted together in Soweto during the streamer's high-octane "Speed Does Africa" tour.

The 20-year-old internet star, known for his explosive energy and massive global following, touched down in South Africa to ring in 2026. After a viral stint in Cape Town, he moved to Johannesburg, where DJ Sbu joined him for a day of cultural immersion and "chaotic" content creation.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), DJ Sbu described the electric atmosphere of the day, noting how local youngsters in Soweto gave the American star a true South African welcome—including a few playful "spanking" jokes (amaSpay2) that have become a hallmark of Speed's interactive fan meetings.

 "Simdlalise i1Pal! (We played with him!)" DJ Sbu wrote. "Intwana zaseSoweto ZamShaya amaSpay2 ay 2 in a row... Nazigeda zamkorisa just for iTv yakhe."

Despite his own status as a pioneer in South African broadcasting and a successful YouTuber, DJ Sbu admitted that spending the day with the young streamer was an eye-opening experience. He praised Speed’s work ethic and the authenticity he brings to his massive digital audience.

"What an amazing energetic 20-year-old. As a YouTuber myself, I learnt so much being next to him all day, seeing him do his purpose effortlessly."

Speed’s visit to Soweto is part of an ambitious 28-day tour across 20 African countries. His time in South Africa has already produced several viral moments, including:  

Barking at sharks during a cage dive in Cape Town. Donning a Springbok rugby jersey to celebrate the New Year.

  Engaging in high-energy dance-offs with local stars like Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii.

For DJ Sbu—who recently faced his own digital hurdles with the takedown of his YouTube channel—the collaboration serves as a powerful bridge between the "OG" era of South African media and the new frontier of global live-streaming.

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